Critical Facilities Manager, Data Centers
On-siteClaude, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Oversee day-to-day operations, maintenance, and optimization of data center facilities, including electrical distribution, mechanical cooling, fire suppression, and building automation. Lead engineering teams in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive maintenance strategies to maximize system reliability and uptime. Coordinate with IT for infrastructure upgrades, ensure regulatory compliance, manage vendor contracts, and develop disaster recovery plans. Supervise facilities staff while analyzing performance metrics to enhance efficiency and participate in capacity planning and budgeting. This role requires 5+ years of data center operations experience and must be performed on-site in Claude, TX. No visa sponsorship is provided.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in data center operations and management
- In-depth knowledge of data center infrastructure, including power distribution, cooling systems, and network architecture
- Knowledge of Work Order Management Systems
- Corrigo knowledge
- Valid driver's license
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Professional certifications such as CDCP, DCPRO, or CDCS
- Experience with DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) tools
- Knowledge of cloud computing and hybrid infrastructure environments
- Six Sigma or ITIL certification
- Experience with project management methodologies
- Familiarity with IoT and smart building technologies and BMS system
Desired Qualifications
- Strong understanding of energy efficiency practices and sustainability initiatives in data centers
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Proven leadership and team management experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
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